That the Parliament warmly congratulates Kilmarnock Football Club on winning the Scottish Communities League Cup final at Hampden with a 1-0 victory over Celtic; notes that this is the first occasion on which the club has lifted the trophy in six final appearances since the1952-53 season; congratulates the supporters of both clubs who attended what was a keenly contested final; extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Liam Kelly, the Killie midfielder whose father tragically died shortly after the game ended, and offers its sympathy to the town and supporters of Kilmarnock on a famous victory that has coincided with such a tragic loss.
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That the Parliament warmly congratulates Kilmarnock Football Club on winning the Scottish Communities League Cup final at Hampden with a 1-0 victory over Celtic; notes that this is the first occasion on which the club has lifted the trophy in six final appearances since the1952-53 season; congratulates the supporters of both clubs who attended what was a keenly contested final; extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Liam Kelly, the Killie midfielder whose father tragically died shortly after the game ended, and offers its sympathy to the town and supporters of Kilmarnock on a famous victory that has coincided with such a tragic loss.
Supported by: Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Paul Wheelhouse, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Neil Bibby, Mary Fee, Humza Yousaf, Clare Adamson, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, John Mason, Margaret Burgess, Richard Lyle, Jim Hume, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, John Lamont, Margaret McDougall, John Park, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, David McLetchie, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Roderick Campbell, George Adam, Kenneth Gibson, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd
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That the Parliament congratulates the Republic of Kosovo on the fourth anniversary of its independence; welcomes the recognition of independence by 87 UN member states including the USA, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Norway; notes that, in its declaration of independence on 17 February 2008, Kosovo declared its commitment to be a democratic, secular and multi-ethnic republic, guided by the principles of non-discrimination and equal protection under the law, and welcomes Kosovo’s continuing progress toward peace and reconciliation in the region.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Republic of Kosovo on the fourth anniversary of its independence; welcomes the recognition of independence by 87 UN member states including the USA, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Norway; notes that, in its declaration of independence on 17 February 2008, Kosovo declared its commitment to be a democratic, secular and multi-ethnic republic, guided by the principles of non-discrimination and equal protection under the law, and welcomes Kosovo’s continuing progress toward peace and reconciliation in the region.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Kilmarnock Football Club on reaching the final of the Scottish Communities League Cup; welcomes the financial support given to the tournament by the Scottish Government; credits the people of Ayrshire who formed the vast bulk of the 25,057 attendance in the semi-final held on 29 January 2012; notes that this will be Kilmarnock's sixth appearance in the final of the tournament, and looks forward to a sporting contest in the final on 18 March against Celtic at Hampden Park.
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That the Parliament congratulates Kilmarnock Football Club on reaching the final of the Scottish Communities League Cup; welcomes the financial support given to the tournament by the Scottish Government; credits the people of Ayrshire who formed the vast bulk of the 25,057 attendance in the semi-final held on 29 January 2012; notes that this will be Kilmarnock's sixth appearance in the final of the tournament, and looks forward to a sporting contest in the final on 18 March against Celtic at Hampden Park.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Margaret McDowall, considered to be a role model and inspiration to young people and athletes, on her 76th birthday; believes that Margaret is and should be a positive example to young people, especially girls, in Scotland and particularly in Ayrshire and her native town of Kilmarnock, and commends her athletic triumphs, in particular when, at 18 years old, she won a swimming gold medal for the Scottish team at the 1954 Commonwealth Games in Vancouver.
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That the Parliament congratulates Margaret McDowall, considered to be a role model and inspiration to young people and athletes, on her 76th birthday; believes that Margaret is and should be a positive example to young people, especially girls, in Scotland and particularly in Ayrshire and her native town of Kilmarnock, and commends her athletic triumphs, in particular when, at 18 years old, she won a swimming gold medal for the Scottish team at the 1954 Commonwealth Games in Vancouver.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates goalkeeper Hannah McLean, 4th year pupil at Kilmarnock Academy, on being called up to the Scotland football squad to play for her country in Germany; notes that 15-year-old Hannah, who plays for Kilwinning Girls under-17s, also won a Scottish Cup Winners medal at under-13 level with Kilwinning, and wishes her every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates goalkeeper Hannah McLean, 4th year pupil at Kilmarnock Academy, on being called up to the Scotland football squad to play for her country in Germany; notes that 15-year-old Hannah, who plays for Kilwinning Girls under-17s, also won a Scottish Cup Winners medal at under-13 level with Kilwinning, and wishes her every success for the future.
Supported by: Stewart Maxwell, Jamie Hepburn, Annabelle Ewing
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Stacey Redmond of Stewarton in Ayrshire on her achievement in reaching the UK final for the Female Mechanical and Electrical Apprentice of the Year award and notes that Stacey is an apprentice plumber with East Ayrshire Council and was one of four finalists invited to the event at the Hilton Hotel in York, England.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stacey Redmond of Stewarton in Ayrshire on her achievement in reaching the UK final for the Female Mechanical and Electrical Apprentice of the Year award and notes that Stacey is an apprentice plumber with East Ayrshire Council and was one of four finalists invited to the event at the Hilton Hotel in York, England.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Jamie Hepburn
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Chris Wadsworth of Dunlop in Ayrshire on winning the gold medal at the British Men’s Indoor Ski Championship at Castleford in England; notes that Chris was one of 50 competing for the title, and recognises that Chris is supported by East Ayrshire Council’s Talented Athlete Support programme.
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That the Parliament congratulates Chris Wadsworth of Dunlop in Ayrshire on winning the gold medal at the British Men’s Indoor Ski Championship at Castleford in England; notes that Chris was one of 50 competing for the title, and recognises that Chris is supported by East Ayrshire Council’s Talented Athlete Support programme.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the children of Gargieston Primary School in Kilmarnock on their work in helping design the Lady’s Walk seating in the town’s Howard Park; notes that the design received what is considered a prestigious award at the recent Saltire Society’s Arts and Crafts in Architecture Awards, and notes that the project commemorates the folklore surrounding the nightly walks of the ghost of Lady Ann Boyd, wife of William Boyd, 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, who was executed in London in 1746 for his part in supporting Bonnie Prince Charlie at the Battle of Culloden.
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That the Parliament congratulates the children of Gargieston Primary School in Kilmarnock on their work in helping design the Lady’s Walk seating in the town’s Howard Park; notes that the design received what is considered a prestigious award at the recent Saltire Society’s Arts and Crafts in Architecture Awards, and notes that the project commemorates the folklore surrounding the nightly walks of the ghost of Lady Ann Boyd, wife of William Boyd, 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, who was executed in London in 1746 for his part in supporting Bonnie Prince Charlie at the Battle of Culloden.
Supported by: Jim Hume, Jamie Hepburn, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Neil and Sheila McKenna of Darvel in Ayrshire who picked up the Toast of Ayrshire Award at the recent West Sound Community Awards event; considers that they have made a significant contribution in organising the acclaimed Darvel Music Festival, which celebrated its 10th year in 2011, and wishes the festival every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Neil and Sheila McKenna of Darvel in Ayrshire who picked up the Toast of Ayrshire Award at the recent West Sound Community Awards event; considers that they have made a significant contribution in organising the acclaimed Darvel Music Festival, which celebrated its 10th year in 2011, and wishes the festival every success for the future.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Stewarton Bowling Club on its 150th anniversary celebrations in 2011; notes that the present green still stands on the site of the original green from 1861; notes that the inaugural match between Stewarton and Kilmarnock bowlers was halted by a deluge of rain leading to a hasty retreat to the Railway Inn; recognises the important role that bowling has played in fostering good community relations in the Bonnet Toun and elsewhere over many years, and wishes the club continued success for the next 150 years.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stewarton Bowling Club on its 150th anniversary celebrations in 2011; notes that the present green still stands on the site of the original green from 1861; notes that the inaugural match between Stewarton and Kilmarnock bowlers was halted by a deluge of rain leading to a hasty retreat to the Railway Inn; recognises the important role that bowling has played in fostering good community relations in the Bonnet Toun and elsewhere over many years, and wishes the club continued success for the next 150 years.
Supported by: Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, James Dornan, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, George Adam, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Jim Hume, John Lamont
Current Status: Fallen on 26/01/2012
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